Shannen Ace 
A new mural has appeared on a wall outside the Tomorrowland Speedway at Magic Kingdom. Tomorrowland Speedway Mural The vibrant art depicts red, blue, and orange cars on the racetrack with Space Mountain and a starry sky above. “Start your engines!” is in big text in the upper left corner. Most of the mural is … Read more
A cancer survivor will meet the stem cell donor who saved her life this week at the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort. Donor and Recipient Meeting at Springtime Surprise Abby Hudak of California underwent a life-saving transplant in 2023. She is expected to meet her donor, Lewis Haggerty of Scotland, at … Read more
Orlando International Airport (MCO) has shared an updated vision for phase 2 of their expansion plan. Notable is the lack of the airport’s famous carpet in concept video for the atrium. MCO Phase 2 Updates The atrium will get a new sleek design of mostly white with touches of pale blue and green plants. Previously, … Read more
Disney’s Richard F. Irvine ferryboat has returned from refurbishment with a fresh paint job. The boat is one of three that transports guests between Magic Kingdom and the Transportation and Ticket Center. Richard F. Irvine Ferryboat The ferryboat is still red and white with golden brown trim but all the colors are looking shiny and … Read more
Disney Parks shared new photos of The Electric Mayhem performing their original song “Can You Picture That?” as part of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. The Electric Mayhem Performance The song debuted in The Muppet Movie (1979) during the sequence where the Muppets disguise Fozzie’s Studebaker. Disney stated the band will perform it … Read more
A new Annual Passholder-exclusive popcorn bucket and exclusive merchandise will be available at Walt Disney World as part of V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days. V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days Popcorn Bucket The bucket features art by Ashley Taylor. It celebrates all four Walt Disney World theme parks with iconic buildings, plus characters that have been featured on Passholder magnets. … Read more
Crews have started a refurbishment of the giant “POP” sign outside Classic Hall at Disney’s Pop Century Resort. Pop Century Sign Refurbishment This sign is behind the lobby building, facing Hippy Dippy Pool. The nearby kiddie pool deck is also closed for refurbishment. The usually bright orange sign has been partially sanded down to remove … Read more
The walking, talking Olaf animatronic introduced at World of Frozen in Disneyland Paris will soon make his debut at another Disney theme park. Olaf at Hong Kong Disneyland Starting in early May, Hong Kong Disneyland guests may see Olaf while they are exploring Arendelle. The Olaf animatronic will eventually arrive at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney … Read more
Disney revealed the Peter Pan-inspired club coming to Asteria, a Storyliving by Disney community coming to North Carolina. Second Star Club Designed by Walt Disney Imagineering, Second Star Club will feature a collection of indoor and outdoor areas to “encourage discovery and life-long learning.” There will be hands-on workshops, Disney-inspired fitness classes, and spaces for gathering and relaxing. At … Read more
Keyholder Vacations has launched the DVC Fan Forums, a new online community platformed designed to bring together Disney Vacation Club Members and other Disney travelers in a dedicated space for discussion, planning, and connection. DVC Fan Forums DVC Fan Forums is ad-free with open and honest discussion and built for real interaction. Fans can talk … Read more
D23 exclusively revealed the cover for Wondrous by Heather Fawcett, an upcoming novel following teenage Alice back down the rabbit hole. Wondrous Cover Reveal “I love writing YA and had so much fun returning to the genre with a story that’s so close to my heart,” Fawcett told D23. “Alice in Wonderland was one of … Read more
New items have sailed into The Market at Ale & Compass, the gift shop of Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. These include a mug, apparel, a beach towel, and more. The old Yacht Club Loungefly backpack, ear headband, as well as Vineyard Vines apparel released in 2024 are also still available. Mug – $22.99 The mug … Read more
The large 3D Finding Nemo fish figures on the guest buildings of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort have been repainted. Art of Animation Resort Refurbishment We saw a crew member in a lift working on one of the fish in mid March. When we returned a month later, we noticed all the figures were looking … Read more
While Walt Disney World just reopened their Buzz Lightyear ride, Disneyland’s Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters is now closed for refurbishment. Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters at Disneyland The Disneyland website lists no operating hours for the ride through at least Monday, May 25 — the furthest date currently available on the calendar. It closed on Monday, April … Read more
Disney Legend Phil Collins will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year as an individual, having previously been inducted as a member of the band Genesis. Phil Collins Inducted in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame “Obviously I’m pleased and honored to be inducted. It wraps up what has been … Read more
The back of Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has been temporarily taken over by merchandise from Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. The other shop is currently closed for changes related to the land’s timeline shift. Dok-Ondar’s Artifacts in Droid Depot Dok-Ondar’s Treasure Trading is available at the check-out counter. A variety of … Read more
